Price range near Charlotte

$158 to $221
1.4x price range North Carolina avg: $290

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (2★) has the lowest price — $62 less than the most expensive option nearby.

Hospital prices near Charlotte

What the data shows

One hospital has a Medicare safety penalty

Medicare's Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program penalizes hospitals in the bottom 25% nationally for patient-safety outcomes. This is a federal classification — facts are on each hospital's profile.

→ Check individual hospital profiles for the full safety data before choosing for a complex procedure.

Information from published hospital prices and Medicare quality data. Not medical advice.

1
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $158
2★ 63.0% satisfied
2
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
4★ 81.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
3
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
4★ 65.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
4
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Novant Health · Nonprofit · 0.0 mi Price as of Mar 2026
Cash price $180
80.0% satisfied
+14% vs lowest Compare
5
Atrium Health Lincoln Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
4★ 80.0% satisfied Safety penalty
+40% vs lowest Compare
6
Atrium Health Union Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 74.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare
7
Atrium Health Pineville Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 72.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare
8
Carolinas Medical Center-northeast Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+40% vs lowest Compare
9
Carolinas Medical Center/behav Health Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 71.0% satisfied Low infections
+40% vs lowest Compare
10
Stanly Regional Medical Center Atrium Health · Nonprofit · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 71.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare
11
Atrium Health University City Atrium Health · Local government · 0.0 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
3★ 66.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare
12
Atrium Health Cleveland Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
2★ 71.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare
13
Atrium Health Anson Atrium Health · Local government · 0.3 mi Price as of Dec 2025
Cash price $221
81.0% satisfied
+40% vs lowest Compare

What this price typically doesn't include

Procedure codes generally cover the procedure itself. Other services that often appear on the same bill are listed under separate codes — for example:

  • Anesthesia (CPT 00xxx)
  • Pathology, if a sample is taken (CPT 88xxx)
  • Drugs administered during the visit (J-codes)
  • Facility vs. professional split — one charge from the hospital, another from the doctor
  • Room and board, if the procedure is inpatient

Asking what other codes might appear on the bill is a useful follow-up so the total is not a surprise. Once you receive the bill, asking for an itemized statement listing each service code separately makes it easier to match against the disclosed prices above.

Observations about billing-code conventions. Not medical advice. Not legal advice.

Take this comparison with you.

Get a printable report with the full insurance rate breakdown, best value recommendation, financial assistance details, and call scripts for every hospital on this page.

Get your free report

Free. No sign-up. Prices updated quarterly from federal sources.

Before you schedule

Best value Novant Health Rowan Medical Center — $158 2★ CMS rating
You could save $63 by choosing the lowest-priced facility
North Carolina average $290 — prices near Charlotte are below average
Call billing before you schedule Ask: "What is the cash price for this procedure?" — if you haven't met your deductible, it may be hundreds less than going through insurance
Expect a separate bill These are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, or anesthesiologist bills separately — ask about those costs too

The cheapest option is J ARTHUR DOSHER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL at $88, while prices reach $298 at HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM—a 239% difference for the same procedure. The price range spans $88 to $298, with most Novant Health facilities clustering between $158-$216, and several high-rated 4-star hospitals (NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTARIAN MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH MINT HILL MEDICAL CENTER, NOVANT HEALTH FORSYTH MEDICAL CENTER) offering the same procedure at $180-$216. A patient choosing NOVANT HEALTH PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER ($180, 4★) over HIGH POINT REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM ($298, 2★) saves $118 while getting superior ratings—demonstrating that lower-cost options often include better-quality providers.

Questions to ask when you call

Before scheduling, call the hospital's billing department. These are the exact questions that get you the answers you need.

1

"What is your cash price for Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral?"

If you haven't met your deductible, the cash price may be lower than what your insurance negotiates. Many hospitals will honor their published cash price if you ask.

2

"What will my insurance plan pay for this, and what's my out-of-pocket?"

Get a written estimate. Ask them to include your deductible status and coinsurance percentage. This is called a "Good Faith Estimate" and you're legally entitled to one.

3

"Are there any other charges I should expect — radiologist, anesthesiologist, or facility fees?"

These prices are facility fees. Your doctor, radiologist, and anesthesiologist bill separately. Ask how much those could add.

Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral costs $158 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center (2-star CMS rating) and up to $221 at Atrium Health Anson in Charlotte, North Carolina — a 1.4x difference for the same procedure across 13 facilities. The North Carolina statewide average is $290.

About this market

Atrium Health operates 9 of 13 hospitals near Charlotte (69%). Prices across their facilities are identical — comparison between them won't save you money.

vs North Carolina average 24% below average

Atrium Health's price of $221 is below the North Carolina average of $290.

Nearest alternative Lexington Memorial Hospital INC — $135

Lexington, NC · 83 mi away · Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist · 3★

Insurance rates at Atrium Health $53 to $307

46 insurance plans. Cheapest: Carolina Complete. Most expensive: Three Rivers Provider Network.

What else you should know

45% of insurance rates exceed the cash price 266 of 586 negotiated rates at these hospitals cost more than paying cash. If you haven't met your deductible, ask for the cash rate. Learn more
Ownership affects price Nonprofit: avg $184, 3.3★ (5 hospitals). Other: avg $221, 3.0★ (8 hospitals)
View full data table
FacilityCash PriceGross ChargeStarsPatient RatingOwnershipDistance
Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterNovant Health $158 $317 2/5 63.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 4/5 81.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 4/5 65.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterNovant Health $180 $360 80.0% Nonprofit 0.0 mi
Atrium Health LincolnAtrium Health $221 $443 4/5 80.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health UnionAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 74.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health PinevilleAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 72.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Carolinas Medical Center-northeastAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Carolinas Medical Center/behav HealthAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 71.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Stanly Regional Medical CenterAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 71.0% Nonprofit 0.3 mi
Atrium Health University CityAtrium Health $221 $443 3/5 66.0% Local government 0.0 mi
Atrium Health ClevelandAtrium Health $221 $443 2/5 71.0% Local government 0.3 mi
Atrium Health AnsonAtrium Health $221 $443 81.0% Local government 0.3 mi

Common questions

How much does Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral cost in Charlotte, NC?

Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral costs between $158 and $221 at 13 facilities near Charlotte, North Carolina. The median price is $221. The North Carolina statewide average is $290.

Which hospital is cheapest for Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral near Charlotte?

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center has the lowest published cash price at $158. It has a 2-star CMS quality rating and 63.0% patient satisfaction.

Does a cheaper hospital mean lower quality?

No. In Charlotte, the lowest-priced facility (Novant Health Rowan Medical Center) has a 2-star CMS rating, while the highest-priced facility.

Where does this pricing data come from?

All prices are from each hospital's federally mandated machine-readable file under the CMS Hospital Price Transparency Rule (45 CFR Part 180). Quality ratings are from CMS Hospital Compare. We do not estimate prices. See full methodology →

How much can I save by choosing a different hospital?

The maximum savings for Diagnostic Mammography Unilateral near Charlotte is $63 — the difference between Novant Health Rowan Medical Center ($158) and Atrium Health Anson ($221).

Each hospital's prices come from its own published price file, dated per facility above. Quality and financial data compiled from CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS, and Medicare Cost Reports, August 2026. Full methodology →